Wyoming
See how Wyoming beef farmers and ranchers are rethinking the ranch to raise sustainable beef through land-saving, wildlife-preserving, and award-winning environmental efforts.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BEEF
Wyoming Ranch works to improve the local environment by starting from the ground up
The Cundall Ranch in Glendo, Wyoming has been with the Cundall family for over 100 years and is currently owned by Larry Cundall and his wife Ruthie. Growing up on the ranch has given Larry a lifetime of experience and he has become an expert at monitoring the range to help it keep improving. Every decision made on the ranch is intended to better the cattle, grass and soil. The Cundall family believes that the most important thing is the quality of the soil which leads to stronger grass and happier animals. To help improve the soil and grass, the Cundall Ranch put in 18 different solar pumps and over 9 miles of water lines to water the grass and also to provide cattle access to water. By providing water to these areas that don't have natural water sources, the ranch can utilize rotational grazing patterns to keep the land strong and thriving. The Cundalls have also made sure their cattle are best suited for the land by using genetic selection. In doing so, they have reduced the size of their animals to better fit the resources available and not overburden the land. For their work in conservation, the Cundall Ranch was awarded the prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award (ESAP).
"Sustainability for me is pretty natural. It means you leave the ground better than you found it, and you leave the community better than you found it." - Larry Cundall, Owner, Cundall Ranch
Meet More Members of the Beef Community:
Jennie Gordon
Jennie Gordon is the owner and manager of Merlin Ranch in Buffalo, Wyoming. She heads up programs that help ensure animal safety, rangeland management and cattle health. Recently Jennie’s husband, Mark, was elected Governor of Wyoming, making Jennie the state’s First Lady.
raising beef in wyoming
With a moniker like “The Cowboy State,” it’s no secret that agriculture plays a proud and prominent role in Wyoming. According to the state’s Department of Agriculture, Wyoming is one of a few states that has added agricultural lands in recent years, and ranks first in the nation for average farm/ranch land mass. Today, Wyoming is home to over 1.3 million cattle and over 5,700 cattle farms and ranches. Learn more about Wyoming's beef farmers and ranchers who are raising beef from pasture to plate.
popular Wyoming-inspired recipes
Grilled cowboy steaks
You'll love this Beef Ribeye Steaks recipe with a rub that tastes like you're eating on the open range. Try this recipe with other steaks on the grill as well.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRILLED T-BONE STEAKS WITH CHARRO-STYLE BEANS
This recipe tastes great over the campfire or on your grill at home. Pepper-rubbed T-Bone Steaks are served with flavorful Charro-style beans.
Wyoming Fact
The cattle industry is the largest component of Wyoming agriculture and hay is the leading crop produced in the state.
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beef sustainability
cattlemen and the environment
Today beef is produced using fewer resources than ever before. But conservation is never complete; ranchers work hard to feed a growing population, while, at the same time, reduce water use, care for the land, and protect the environment.
Wyoming Beef Council
Learn more about the Wyoming Beef Council and the work they do within the state.